Western philosophy

Western philosophy

The philosophical thinking of Western civilization as distinct from Eastern philosophies and the varieties of indigenous philosophies.

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adiafora

Philosophy; Western philosophy

Greek term used by the classical stoics to designate actions that are morally indifferent. With this view, people have no direct obligation either to perform or to avoid such actions, even when such ...

transient activity

Philosophy; Western philosophy

An activity which produces results beyond itself and tends to change another object.

biopower

Philosophy; Western philosophy

A term by French philosopher Michel Foucault, referring to the power's (state's) control over bodies and populations.

Enlightenment

Philosophy; Western philosophy

European philosophical movement of the late 17th and the 18th centuries. Based on science and reason, and stressing the rationality of humankind, it challenged religious, political and social ideas, ...

Pessimism

Philosophy; Western philosophy

The belief that life is unhappy and has no ultimate goal. Generally speaking, a pessimist is someone who foresees the worst in situations. Kant's (he is not a pessimist) follower, renowned German ...